Hymns

Introduction Music is a vital ingredient in your church wedding service. It sets the atmosphere and enables everyone to join in the singing of your chosen hymns. Most Christian wedding services include two or three hymns. However, there is no set rule as to how many hymns can be sung during your service although it is uncommon to have fewer than two, or more than...

Words by Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes...

Words by Francis Pierpoint (1835-1917) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you...

Words by William Blake (1757-1827) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. Play MIDI File And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England’s mountain green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England’s...

For The Beauty Of The Earth Words by Francis Pierpoint (1835-1917) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the...

Lord Of The Dance Words by Sydney Carter (b.1915) This hymn is suitable as the second hymn sung after the marriage ceremony, which is in praise and celebration of the union, and is also suitable to sing at Easter weddings. Play MIDI File I danced in the morning when the world was begun, And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, I came down from heaven and...

Lord Of All Hopefulness by Jan Struther (1901-1953) This hymn is suitable as the third hymn sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows Play MIDI File Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, Whose trust, ever child-like, no cares could destroy, Be there at our...

Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace Words by Sebastian Temple This hymn is suitable as the third hymn sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows. Play MIDI File Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred let me bring your love; Where there is injury your...

Bind Us Together Words by Bob Gillman This hymn is suitable as the second hymn sung after the marriage ceremony, which is about praise and celebration of the union. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows. It is also...

Hymns For Your Service Take Our Bread We Ask You Words by Joseph Wise This hymn is suitable as the third hymn sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows. It is also suitable to sing during Communion, if you decide to include it during the ceremony, and also at...

Hymns For Your Service The Grace Of Life Is Theirs Words by Fred Pratt Green (b.1903) This hymn is suitable as the second hymn sung after the marriage ceremony, which is about praise and celebration of the union. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the...

Hymns For Your Service The King Of Love My Shepherd Is Words by H. W. Baker (1821-77) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of the register, which...

Hymns For Your Service The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want (Psalm 23) This hymn is about marriage and eternal life, and is suitable as the second hymn sung after the marriage ceremony, which is in praise and celebration of the union. It is also suitable to sing during Communion, if you decide to include it during the ceremony, and also at Easter...

Hymns For Your Service To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Hath Done Words by Francis J. Van Alstyne (1820-1915) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also sutiable to sing at Easter weddings. Play MIDI File To...

Hymns For Your Service Walk With Me O My Lord Words by Estelle White This hymn is suitable as the third hymn sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows. Refrain: Walk with me, oh my Lord, Through the darkest night and brightest day. Be at my side, oh Lord, Hold my...

Hymns For Your Service We Plough the Fields And Scatter Words by Matthias Claudius (1740-1815) Translated by Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817-78) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable to sing at...

Hymns For Your Service Either scroll down the page to read the complete article or select your hymns for the drop down menu below Most requested hymns If you’re stuck for ideas as to which hymns to choose for your service, take a look at our list of the most popular hymns. Click on a hymn’s title to see the full text. What’s more, most hymns have a...

Hymns For Your Service Take Our Bread We Ask You Words by Joseph Wise This hymn is suitable as the third hymn sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows. It is also suitable to sing during Communion, if you decide to include it during the ceremony, and also at...

Hymns For Your Service This page includes four hymns that are sung to the music of Morning Has Broken. Each hymn is suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. Morning Has Broken. God Of All Living. Be Our Chief Guest Lord. Come To A Wedding. With the exception of Morning Has...

Hymns For Your Service All That I Am Words by Sebastian Temple This hymn is suitable as the second hymn sung after the marriage ceremony, which is in praise and celebration of the union. All that I am, all that I do, All that I’ll ever have, I offer now to you. Take and sanctify these gifts For your honour, Lord. Knowing that I love and serve you Is enough...

Hymns For Your Service Great Is Thy Faithfulness Words by Thomas O. Chisholm (1866-1960) & William Runyan This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable as the third hymn that is sung after the signing of...

Hymns For Your Service Now Thank We All Our God Words by Martin Rinkart (1586-1649) Translation by Catherine Winkworth (1827-78) This hymn is suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. Play MIDI File Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things...

Hymns For Your Service All Things Bright And Beautiful Words by C. F. Alexander (1818-95) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. Play MIDI File Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All...

Hymns For Your Service Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer Words by Peter Willkims (1726-94) This hymn is suitable as the third hymn sung after the signing of the register, which usually speaks of the desire that God goes with you into the future to help you live out your vows. Play MIDI File Guide me, O thou great redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak,...

Hymns For Your Service O Father All Creating Words by J. Ellerton (1876) This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled. It is also suitable as the second hymn which is sung after the marriage ceremony in praise and celebration of...